Defense
Report: National security agencies have failed in Iraq, Afghanistan
Nation building has been left to the U.S. military, which is ill-suited to the task, special House panel says.
Defense
Army says it needs up to $260 billion per year
That’s about half the total requested by the Pentagon for 2009.
Defense
Former commander in Iraq provides post-surge assessment
U.S. focus needs to shift from guns to butter, says military official.
Features
Taking It To the Streets
The U.S. military has seen the future, and it involves urban warfare.
Defense
Agencies join forces to expedite supplies to troops
Partnership between Defense and General Services Administration aims to save money, time.
News
Analyst warns of third Islamic terrorist wave, enabled by Internet
Scattered groups connect virtually through a common bond of discontent, former CIA officer says.
Defense
Marine commander warns of stress on forces, families
Gen. James T. Conway said many Marines spend just seven months at home for every seven months in combat.
Defense
Air Force chief lays out new strategy
Says service must dominate air and space -- both real and cyber -- to keep nation safe.
Defense
Defense budget reflects cost of maintaining volunteer force in wartime
Nearly 30 percent of $515 billion request is designated for military pay and health care.
Defense
Administration seeks $515.4 billion in defense spending
Request includes $20.5 billion to recruit, train and equip new Army and Marine Corps forces.
News And Analysis
Quality Over Quantity
The Navy says plans for a lean fleet will not compromise its maritime edge.
Defense
Air Force’s stealth bomber plans called unrealistic
Service’s commitment is questionable and development costs appear prohibitive, independent assessment concludes.
Defense
Let soldiers blog, post YouTube videos, general says
Military should get its message out before jihadists do, says Army Lt. Gen. William Caldwell.
Defense
Observers take critical look at Defense organization
Conference participants same time may be ripe to rethink 1986 Goldwater-Nichols reorganization act.
Defense
Former top general in Afghanistan urges shift in U.S. effort
American forces should be sent to the southern part of country, where security situation has deteriorated, argues retired Army Gen. David Barno.
News
Humvee replacement program to begin next month
Effort to acquire lighter, better bomb-resistant truck could be largest-ever vehicle contract.
Defense
Chief of staff says Army must be re-balanced
Gen. George Casey is concerned that stress of recent deployments will cause service to lose experienced mid-level officers and senior noncommissioned officers.
Defense
Marines shopping for new armored vehicle
Midweight carrier will be based on existing design and offer greater protection and mobility.
Defense
Defense Department, services gird for review battle
The Pentagon and military services are gearing up for a bruising quadrennial review that could reshape the way we fight.
Defense
In reversal, Pentagon may send Marines to Afghanistan
Troops would be deployed to head off anticipated Taliban offensive.
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